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Main Title Safety of Malathion Dusting Powder for Louse Control.
Author Hayes, Jr., Wayland J. ; Mattson, Arnold M. ; Short, J. Gordon ; Witter., Robert F. ;
CORP Author Communicable Disease Center, Atlanta, Ga.
Year Published 1960
Stock Number PB-279 710
Additional Subjects Malathion ; Toxicology ; Pesticides ; Phosphorus organic compounds ; Insecticides ; Safety ; Cholinesterase ; Pest control ; Lice ; Humans ; Powder(Particles) ; Absorption(Biology) ; Males ; Experimental data ; Concentration(Composition) ; Dosage ; Skin(Anatomy) ; Tables(Data) ; Odors ; Excretion ; Urine ; Reprints ; Phosphorodithioates ; Toxic substances
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NTIS  PB-279 710 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
Because some strains of body lice are resistant to DDT and gamma-BHC, there is need for other effective, safe chemicals to control them. Malathion is known to be effective at a concentration of 1%. To test its safety, the bodies and clothing of 39 men were dusted 5 times a week for 8-16 weeks with talcum powder containing 0, 1%, 5%, and 10% malathion. Complaints about odor and skin irritation were roughly proportional to dosage. No change in blood cholinesterase activity was found, except perhaps with 10% powder. Urinary excretion of malathion-derived material was proportional to dosage. No other changes attributable to malathion were observed and the compound is considered safe for control of head and body lice.